EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to strive; to endeavor; to work hard...
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That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/mag-SI-kap/
FIL: Ang paggawa nang may buong pagsisikap at tiyaga upang makamit ang isang layunin.
EN: to strive; to endeavor; to work hard
This is the official motto of every Pinoy parent trying to motivate their kids. "Mag-aral kang mabuti, anak, at **magsikap** ka sa buhay!" It's the hustle culture before "hustle culture" was a thing. It’s the energy you channel when you're juggling a full-time job, a side hustle, and still trying to have a social life.
From 'mag-' (actor-focus verb prefix) + 'sikap' (effort, diligence).
ROOT MEANING: diligence; effort; perseverance
Often used in the context of achieving long-term goals like education, career success, or improving one's life.
🇵🇭 Kailangan mong magsikap para maabot ang iyong mga pangarap.
🇺🇸 You need to strive to reach your dreams.
🇵🇭 Siya ay nagsikap sa pag-aaral kaya nakapagtapos siya nang may karangalan.
🇺🇸 She worked hard in her studies, which is why she graduated with honors.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.